Enstatite and Axinite Physical Properties

Enstatite

Axinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.20-3.253.26-3.36

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Good/distinct on [210]

Good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Enstatite and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Enstatite and Axinite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Enstatite and Axinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Axinite- (Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Enstatite and Axinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Enstatite and Axinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Enstatite and Axinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Enstatite is 3.26-3.36 whereas that of Axinite is 3.26-3.36.